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Enhance your marketing strategies with insights gained from the recently published NADP Consumer Tracking Study. This in-depth study covers oral health and dental visitation, oral health education and information and consumer behaviors for various groups

Following passage in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law.

On August 2, Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced S. 4739 “A bill to allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges,” which would establish independent purchase of dental plans on federal marketplaces.

As the search process for a new Executive Director enters its final stages, the Board of Directors has named Timothy L. Brown Interim Executive Director, effective August 24.

Volunteers are essential to the success of NADP. Through their expertise and direction, NADP is a thriving organization and the recognized, respected voice of the dental benefits industry. NADP will conduct its 2023 Call for Volunteers from Sept. 19-Oct. 7.

As we complete preparations for CONVERGE 2022 next month in St. Louis, it’s a wonderful time to take a step back and look at the progress NADP has made this past year. Thanks to our resolute, talented volunteers, NADP has made significant contributions to our industry and association. NADP is fortunate to have 364 volunteers serving in 603 roles. On top of that we have an additional 82 members serving in Member Interest Groups (MIGs). On behalf of the Board of Directors, I commend all our volunteers for their outstanding work in the advancement of our mission to improve consumer access to affordable, quality dental care through advocacy, research, and the promotion of dental benefits.

Receive an in-depth behavioral study about employers’ current attitudes and behaviors for a fraction of the cost you’d spend with an outside research firm when you sponsor the NADP Employer Tracking Survey. Only Sponsors receive the data file and have advance access to the final report, which will be embargoed for six months before being made available for sale to the general membership.

The deadline for potential revisions to the American Dental Association’s 2024 Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) is quickly approaching. NADP is encouraging our members to take advantage of our voting seat on the ADA Code Maintenance Committee by filing proposals via the NADP Codes Sub-WorkGroup (SWG) by Aug. 31, so they can be considered for submission as industry consensus proposals.

On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule “Medicare and Medicaid Programs: The calendar Year 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies, Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements, etc.” (CMS-1770-P), which sets the reimbursement rates to medical providers for the Medicare program. The proposed rule includes an expansion of dental coverage under Medicare Part B for “medically necessary dental and oral health services,” which are related to transplant procedures or a chronic medical condition.

In July, NADP served the membership and dental benefits industry in meetings with key stakeholders and as a resource for the media. NADP members and staff were also in the news for their exceptional volunteer contributions to related industry organizations.